OnePlus 8 (256GB) vs Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 vs Realme 5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4035
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 (256GB)
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26 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 1/2" inches |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| (front) 16MP |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 8 5G (256GB+12GB RAM) | Oppo Realme 5 Pro RMX1971, RMX1973 (128GB+8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | OnePlus | Realme |
| Release date | 4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020 | 9/1/2019, Announced: 8/20/2019 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in) | 74.2 x 157 millimeters (2.92 x 6.18 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 409 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3+ |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ | 450nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 | Realme UI 2.0 (Global) ColorOS 11 (China) |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 (SDM712) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 616 (610MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 182765 (v7) Geekbench: 6106 (v4.4) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE | LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 4035 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging | 20W Wired fast charging VOOC 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow | • Colors: Crystal Green, Crystal Blue • VOOC 3.0 charger: 50% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 8 (256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (128GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |